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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.04, 15,415.77 and 6,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.04, 15,415.77 and 6,135.24 is: 8,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.04 : 15,415.77 = 6,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.04/15,415.77 = 6,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.04x = 15,415.77 × 6,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.04x = 94,579,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579,495.04/11,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.49

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